West Berkshire · England
Hog Roast for Events in Fair Cross
Looking for a hog roast for your event in Fair Cross? The roaster comes to your venue, home or workplace and cooks under cover and carve when you’re ready to eat.
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Hog roast for events in Fair Cross
Hog roast for events in Fair Cross, slow-roasted on site
For organisers, one reliable hot-food trader makes life easier. We’re self-contained and leave the pitch tidy. We’re often asked to cater tournaments and sports days and charity days, with a vegan burger or sausage, halloumi skewers and crackling.
Rural events near Fair Cross can be a long way from anywhere to eat, so a hog roast is a welcome sight. Our staff serve and clear, so you are not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
- Location
- Fair Cross (RG7)
- Region
- West Berkshire
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Alongside
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price a hog roast for your event
A few things make the biggest difference to the price:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Crockery choices
- Which meats and sides you choose
- Numbers
Adding lamb, chicken, extra sides or china changes the price, so each one is itemised. A simple menu keeps the cost down.
Details that help
To check the date and the space, tell us:
- Roughly how many people
- Where the roaster could go, ideally with a photo
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
Busy weekends book up early, so ask early for summer Saturdays and December. Send us your date for a quote: send us your details through our quote form.
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Planners, venues and businesses
If you are planning an event on someone’s behalf, such as a wedding planner, an office manager or a fête committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep everyone in the loop.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. The roaster stays a safe distance from the marquee.
Catered or do it yourself?
If you are confident and want to save on staff, DIY machine hire is an option. You cook and carve it yourself; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
The hardest part of a DIY hog roast is timing: a big roast takes hours and must be cooked thoroughly. If you’d rather not worry about it, let us cook.
How it works
The roaster is gas-fired, so cooking does not depend on mains power; a nearby socket helps with lights if service runs into the evening. In December, Fair Cross is dark by about 3:55pm, so the pitch needs good lighting and a clear route for the queue.
- Tell us about the event.
- We confirm the pitch and send a price.
- We set up early on the pitch.
- We carve to order through the day.
- We pack down and take our waste.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about tight access
- Send final numbers in good time
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
Get a quote
We price every booking individually, because numbers, menu, serving time and travel vary. Tell us about your event for a quote: fill in our quote form.
Planning help
A hog roast compared with other options
Next to cold food, hot rolls are welcome whatever the weather. Midweek and quieter months are often easier to book, and the menu you choose matters too. Tell us your budget and we will suggest what works.
Why book with us
- Crackling for everyone who wants it
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Choices for people who don’t eat pork
- Slow-roasted at your venue, not reheated
Read how we price or what a hog roast costs.
Allergies and dietary needs
You will get allergen information for everything we serve. To make the most of it:
- Tell us if there’s a vegetarian or vegan focus
- Stuffing normally contains gluten
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if you expect coeliac visitors
- Signpost the stall clearly
Give us a contact on the day, especially for big events.
Tell us about any theme, such as a vintage fête.
Fair Cross events: pitches and permissions
Fair Cross is about 6 miles east of Tadley, in West Berkshire. Events in Fair Cross are part of our patch. We cater 155 places in West Berkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our bookings stretch from Fair Cross to Reading (6 miles away).
For visitors coming by rail, the closest railway station is Mortimer station, roughly 1.7 miles north-west of the centre.
For events in RG7, we just need to know where the roaster can cook and a serving time. If your venue is just outside Fair Cross, we also cover Stratfield Saye (1 mile south-west), West End Green (2 miles west), Stratfield Mortimer (2 miles north-west), Spanish Green (2 miles south) and Wokefield (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (14 miles west), Thatcham (11 miles west), Burghfield Common (4 miles north-west), Speenhamland (14 miles west), Spencers Wood (3 miles north-east) and Calcot (6 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Beaumys Castle (1.5 miles north-east). The countryside around Fair Cross includes Longwater and The Marshes Local Nature Reserve.
About the food
Roast pork
Hours of slow roasting make the pork soft and full of flavour, and it’s carved fresh as people come up.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
Halloumi and vegetable skewers are the vegetarian choice: squeaky, salty cheese with colourful veg.
What the cooking area needs
A good cooking spot makes the day run smoothly. Look for:
- Access for our vehicle to the pitch
- Event approval for hot-food traders
- A level pitch with firm ground
If you are unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think before booking.
From the roaster
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Crackling
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Hog roast rolls
- Coleslaw
- Rotisserie chicken
Fair Cross questions
Do you come out to small places like Fair Cross?
No, we come to small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
What’s the nearest station to Fair Cross?
The closest is Mortimer station, roughly 1.7 miles away.
Does the roaster have to be outside?
The roaster always stays outside, under cover, away from buildings and marquee walls. We can frequently serve indoors if the venue agrees.
How far ahead should we book?
The earlier the better for popular dates. But do ask even at short notice: use our quote form.
What should we sort out beforehand?
The agreed cooking area, access for our equipment and someone to meet us. We bring everything else.
What if things run late?
We’ll be as flexible as we can. Give us a contact on the day and we’ll fit around changes.
Do you need power on site?
Just a pitch, access and any agreed paperwork. We bring the rest.
How much will it be?
Every booking is quoted individually, depending on numbers, menu, timings and travel. Tell us about your event for a quote.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away